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2015-2016 University Catalog

HAP 442 - Introduction to Health Care Politics and Policy

Credits: 3
Not Repeatable
Reviews health care system issues and trends, and economic concepts, ways to understand the critical role of public health policy and the policy-making process in the United States. Identifies the major political institutions and policy processes that shape health policy. Examines the past and present health policy and its impact on changes in the ability of patients to access health services, the practice of health sciences professionals. and the quality and process of care. Explores the role of politics at both the federal and state government in health policy-making and critical aspects of the U.S. health system are compared to those of other countries.

Prerequisite(s): HAP 301

Hours of Lecture or Seminar per week: 3
Hours of Lab or Studio per week: 0